5 R.I. things to do this weekend

By Esther GrossJournal Staff Writer

Wednesday

Nov 7, 2018 at 9:30 PM

'Christmas Carol' begins at Trinity Rep; annual Fall Home Show in Providence; Craftopia craft show in Pawtucket marks 10th anniversary; tour John Hunt House in East Providence; learn about whales at Audubon Nature Center in Bristol.

Vendors will provide information on anything and everything home related during the Fall Home Show, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. Admission is $10, seniors $8, children 12 and younger free. jenksproductions.com.

Craft fair in Pawtucket

Craftopia, a juried craft show, celebrates its 10th anniversary on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. Handmade goods for sale at the show, hosted by Rhody Craft, will include jewelry, clothing, prints, handbags, bath and body products, baby accessories and fine arts. Admission is $1, and children are admitted free. rhodycraft.com.

Tour East Providence's John Hunt House

It's an open house on Sunday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the John Hunt House Museum, 65 Hunt's Mills Rd., East Providence. The 1750s Georgian-style manor is filled with period artifacts. A walking tour of the grounds will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. ephist.org.

Rediscovering whales at Audubon Nature Center

Learn about whales and their importance to the ecosystem on Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St., Bristol. Whale-related activities include a scavenger hunt, stories and crafts. Admission is $6, seniors $5, ages 4-12 $4, under 4/members free. asri.org.

Never miss a story

Choose the plan that's right for you.
Digital access or digital and print delivery.